What is the severity of CVE-2018-8357?

CVE-2018-8357 has a medium severity rating, indicating a risk of elevation of privilege through a sandbox escape in Microsoft browsers.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8357?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8357, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-8357?

CVE-2018-8357 affects Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge on supported versions of Windows.

Can CVE-2018-8357 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8357 can potentially be exploited remotely when a user visits a maliciously crafted website.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8357?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8357 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system, possibly leading to further attacks.

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CVE-2018-8357

high

8.3

15/8/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8357

First published: Wed Aug 15 2018(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers allowing sandbox escape, aka "Microsoft Browser Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Edge

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8357

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8357?
CVE-2018-8357 has a medium severity rating, indicating a risk of elevation of privilege through a sandbox escape in Microsoft browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8357?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8357, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8357?
CVE-2018-8357 affects Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge on supported versions of Windows.
Can CVE-2018-8357 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8357 can potentially be exploited remotely when a user visits a maliciously crafted website.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8357?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8357 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system, possibly leading to further attacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8357?
CVE-2018-8357 has a medium severity rating, indicating a risk of elevation of privilege through a sandbox escape in Microsoft browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8357?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8357, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8357?
CVE-2018-8357 affects Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge on supported versions of Windows.
Can CVE-2018-8357 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8357 can potentially be exploited remotely when a user visits a maliciously crafted website.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8357?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8357 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system, possibly leading to further attacks.